quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
selling in a store; selling at retail
means of transportation; transportation system; way of getting around
management; administration; operation
stop (bus, tram, etc.); station; stopping place
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
two classes; double; two sets
to speak fluently; to be a good talker
to have a break in the conversation; to experience an awkward silence; (lit.) an angel passes
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
hotel room with both Western and Japanese elements (usu. with Western-style beds and a separate tatami-floored living area)
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
active; positive; progressive; anode
hedge; fence; border; limit
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
loved one; lover; sweetheart
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
to reinsert; to put in again; to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building
to have the end in sight; (lit.) to see the mountains
famous historic spot; family name; professional name
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go